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Journal, Junk, Jagged Words Poetry Contest, Sponsor - Constance La France. Date: 10/22/2023. Written in Yalto form: 3,4,2,4,5,3,2,3,2,3,3,5,6,1,5 syllables

she's being read notes she wrote down in her tattered journal to wake moribund memories of old; beset with late-stage dementia, her husband never leaves her side; the end is nigh, yet his voice... her silken comfort.

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John Hamilton

Date: 10/27/2023 2:29:00 PM

A very touching write Edward, congrats on your win!

Edward Ibeh
Date: 10/28/2023 5:36:00 PM

Thank you very much, John:-)

Constance La France

Date: 10/27/2023 7:24:00 AM

Edward, such love and beauty in your poem and congratulations on your win in my contest, well done, Constance

Edward Ibeh
Date: 10/28/2023 5:38:00 PM

Thank very very much for the wonderful feedback, congratulations and my placement, dear Constance:-) Most appreciated.

Sam Scott

Date: 10/24/2023 9:56:00 PM

This is clean and crisply penned. It also communicates a sad truth many of us are facing. Congratulations aldo on your placement in the contest, Edward :)

Edward Ibeh
Date: 10/28/2023 5:38:00 PM

Thank very much, Sam:-)

Silent One

Date: 10/24/2023 12:26:00 PM

her silken comfort.. so lovely.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest..

Edward Ibeh
Date: 10/24/2023 3:23:00 PM

Thank you very much, SO:-)

Eve Roper

Date: 10/24/2023 11:38:00 AM

Such a very emotional poem, Edward. My husband had just started getting dementia before he passed. I am grateful he did't get that far. Congratulations on your win in Constance's contest. Many blessings my friend. How is that new baby?

Edward Ibeh
Date: 10/24/2023 3:28:00 PM

Thank you very much for your wonderful comments and inquiring about my baby daughter, Eve:-). She's doing great and getting bigger. I'm sorry for your loss, my friend.

Hiya Sharma

Date: 10/23/2023 6:23:00 AM

Oh my, this is such an emotive and heartfelt take for the contest, Edward.. You've come up with a very profound idea and have delivered your thoughts in a soul stirring way.. The situation of dementia, so delicately illustrated.. And that ending especially, love that "yet his voice.. her silken comfort" A FAV definitely..

Edward Ibeh
Date: 10/23/2023 7:22:00 AM

Thank you very much for visiting my poem with such wonderful feedback, Hiya:-) I appreciate the fave, my friend. Blessings, xoxo

Vijay Pandit

Date: 10/22/2023 9:16:00 AM

You always shine my friend in your signature form. A journal of memories especially after dementia--his voice her silken comfort. Awesome! A FAVE!!

Edward Ibeh
Date: 10/22/2023 11:37:00 AM

Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback and fave, Vijay:-) Most obliged, my friend.